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Do you like Billy Joel? I'm Sadie and I founded Modern Woman, the world's first all-female Billy Joel tribute experience. We're playing this Friday at Blue Note Grill in Durham, NC, and I'd love to see you there! Hear all your favorite Billy Joel songs, plus enjoy great food and drink.
The Blue Note Grill, 709 Washington St, Durham, NC 27701
– Sadie
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🎃 It’s October 👻
Upcoming events
Check out the interactive calendar.
Playthrough Gaming Con – Oct 4-5 (Raleigh, NC)
Covered below 🎮 | Official websiteAnime Paradaisu Flea Market – Oct 12 (Raleigh, NC)
We’ll cover this next week. | Official websiteRRG Hidden Block Party 3 – Oct 19 (Raleigh, NC)
Future issue 👻 | Official websiteNC Comicon – Nov 8-9 (Durham, NC)
We’ll also cover this later. | Official websiteYuletide Viking Experience – Dec 6-7 (Oxford, NC)
Also a future issue ❄️ | Official website
This Weekend: Playthrough Gaming Convention
Raleigh, NC—October 4th & 5th
Playthrough Gaming Convention is back. On Saturday & Sunday, game developers and enthusiasts will meet to showcase and play the latest games, and I’m oh so excited. You’ll find video games, eSports, tabletop games, card games, and maybe some new type of game we haven’t even imagined yet.
Some of the weekend’s activities include free-to-play games, tournament sign-ups, tabletop RPG sessions, and cosplay. And we’ll be there both days getting coverage of the fun and talking to everyone about all things gaming.
One of my favorite things to see at these events is attendees working together to beat old school games like Super Mario World. Go ahead and take your turn at beating a level or two!
Cost: $34.53 (Sunday, advanced) to $65.00 (2-day pass, day-of)
Address: Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Call for artists & vendors: Festival of Legends 2026
One of our favorite events, the Festival of Legends, is now calling for new artists and vendors for their April 25-26, 2026 festival! They are especially interested in those offering:
Hand-forged metalwork
Hand-crafted woodwork
Clothing (faire & everyday wear)
Handmade toys & games
Handmade musical instruments
Teas and/or spices & seasonings
If this sounds like you or someone you know, fill out their application!
Note: Food vendors & entertainers should not complete the form, but email [email protected] instead.
See more info on Instagram.
If you’re curious about the Festival of Legends, watch our video from this year:
Hope you have a great weekend. If you plan on attending Playthrough Gaming Convention, do reply and let me know! I’d love to chat with you there.
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Catch you next week,
– Matias
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